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Cooch
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Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am Posts: 7
Vehicle: Suzuki Vitara H25A 1999
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:24 am |
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Hi guys Looking to do a SAS conversion on 1999 H25A auto 5 door Vitara
Cant seem to find much info on the 99/2005 shape they have rack and pinon steering and also abs so wheel speed sensors other than that appear much the same as the previous shape.I s it better to stick with the ifs and mod it?? Was thinking of doing a yota KZ or LJ front axle and extending the rear 4 link keeping vit diff on 4inch lift to run 32s
Im from NZ and would like to get it cert ed so road legal if poss.
Be great to get some experienced feedback!!
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ZUZUKI
Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:50 am Posts: 427 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: '85 Sierra LWB, '99 GV 2.5L
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Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:29 pm |
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SAS into IFS cars has been done - but not to a GV that I've heard of. Probably some one in the US of A has done it, considering the sort of stuff they seem to be able to get away with. NZ follows a fair bit of ADR stuff AFAIK - That would be a hard conversion to keep legal in Vic, but with enough perseverance, money & the right engineer, it should be in theory possible. Best to talk to an engineer in your area - you would likely be pioneering it. 32" have been run on GV's over here - not legally though, 32" is just too much of an increase over stock - usually with a body lift & guard trimming. Front diff & CV strength is a hard issue to overcome though, making a SAS seem attractive - maybe Hilux? A 1999 would be rare in Aust. to have ABS sensors (unless a 'Limited' spec pack) - does your cars actually have ABS? Yes, you would have to ditch the rack & pinion & go back to a box, probably from the same car as the axle would be best. Good luck! Rgs, Michael
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fordem
Joined: Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 2523 Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Vehicle: 98 SQ420, 05 JB420, 21 A6G415
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Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:39 pm |
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It's been done by a guy in one of the caribbean islands (Trinidad) - unfortunately he's never shared the details, it's also been done in the US, I think you can find details on Pirate4x4 - I have my doubts about the possibility of having it certified/engineered, but I know nothing of the requirements in your corner of the world.
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got_bar_work
Joined: Sat May 15, 2010 8:30 pm Posts: 2214 Location: Brisbane
Vehicle: SQ625
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:25 am |
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All the builds ive seen cut the front frame off and tube it
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vet 180
Joined: Mon May 05, 2014 11:50 am Posts: 1243
Vehicle: Vitara 1994
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:05 pm |
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To the OP why do you want SAS?
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Cooch
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Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am Posts: 7
Vehicle: Suzuki Vitara H25A 1999
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:33 pm |
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Build is progressing well not as hard as I thought it would be Front end is complete just triangulating the rear. I may set up a kit as a 1.5 tonne car on 35s with 12 inch travel in the front and 14 in the rear should be super competitive off road. Actually fairly cheap to build using common parts!
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Brenno
Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 927 Location: Hobart
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:26 am |
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Cooch
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Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am Posts: 7
Vehicle: Suzuki Vitara H25A 1999
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:44 pm |
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Yep will do once the rear is complete. Is it easy to load pics on this forum??
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Brenno
Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 927 Location: Hobart
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:09 pm |
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I use imgur to upload to them share here. It's free
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Cooch
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Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am Posts: 7
Vehicle: Suzuki Vitara H25A 1999
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Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:39 pm |
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Front end just needs brake lines and Driveshaft and its ready to rip.
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Brenno
Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 927 Location: Hobart
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Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:10 pm |
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Cooch
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Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am Posts: 7
Vehicle: Suzuki Vitara H25A 1999
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:07 pm |
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I will load more pics last one was a bit of a mission to load so will try a different way later in the week
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Brenno
Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 927 Location: Hobart
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 8:04 pm |
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Cooch
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Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am Posts: 7
Vehicle: Suzuki Vitara H25A 1999
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Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 5:25 am |
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Few more pics!
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Cooch
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Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am Posts: 7
Vehicle: Suzuki Vitara H25A 1999
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 5:44 am |
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